The Most Effective Way to Lose Weight With Minimal Effort, According to Science

The Most Effective Way to Lose Weight With Minimal Effort, According to Science

o you want to lose a few kilograms. You’ve heard the mantra: “Eat right. Work out.”

But when it comes down to it, which one of those things will make a bigger difference in helping you achieve your weight loss goals? Is it really better to hit the gym four times this week or to order a salad instead of chips at lunch?

We asked Philip Stanforth, a professor of exercise science at the University of Texas and the executive director of the Fitness Institute of Texas, whether diet or fitness was more important for weight loss, and his answer surprised us.